Ipswich Symphony Orchestra (number 276724) is listed as registered in the Charity Commission snapshot used here. Check the live register for its current position. Registration does not authenticate a particular fundraising appeal or establish the impact of a donation.
What does Ipswich Symphony Orchestra do?
The Ipswich Orchestral Society performs three concerts per year for the public. We invite international soloists for two of these. Our third concert (family concert) we taylor to attract a younger audience - our aim is to introduce children to the pleasure of music making via a lighter programme.
Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.
From the annual return
Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Ipswich Symphony Orchestra
Answers Ipswich Symphony Orchestra gave in its annual return to the Charity Commission for the year ending 31 July 2025, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”.
Can I claim Gift Aid, and are the trustees paid?
The register records Ipswich Symphony Orchestra as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid, so a UK taxpayer can usually add 25p to every £1 they give by making a Gift Aid declaration. Work out your Gift Aid
Ipswich Symphony Orchestra's annual return for the year ending 31 July 2025 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity.
Registration details
Registered as a charity
Previous names on the register
Ipswich Orchestral Society
Where it says it operates
Suffolk
Who it supports and how it works
Reported beneficiaries: The General Public/mankind.
Reported activities: Other Charitable Activities.
Classifications supplied to the register; extract 2026-10-04. These broad categories do not establish eligibility or current capacity. Use the official contact details to ask about access, referrals and service area.
What causes is Ipswich Symphony Orchestra registered for?
Arts/culture/heritage/science
Why is there no Clarity Score for Ipswich Symphony Orchestra yet?
Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Ipswich Symphony Orchestra.
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The register facts and available annual-return disclosures above remain useful. Payment never influences a rating.
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Is Ipswich Symphony Orchestra a legitimate charity?
The register data used for this profile lists Ipswich Symphony Orchestra as a registered charity (number 276724) with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Check the current register entry. A real charity number does not verify a fundraiser or appeal, and registration is not an impact rating.
What is Ipswich Symphony Orchestra's charity number?
Ipswich Symphony Orchestra's charity number is 276724. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 276724?
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What does Ipswich Symphony Orchestra do?
The Ipswich Orchestral Society performs three concerts per year for the public. We invite international soloists for two of these. Our third concert (family concert) we taylor to attract a younger audience - our aim is to introduce children to the pleasure of music making via a lighter programme.
Does Ipswich Symphony Orchestra have reviews and complaints?
CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Ipswich Symphony Orchestra. This basic profile confirms registration and register facts. Rated charities also show a filing-based Clarity Score. For formal complaints, contact the Charity Commission for England and Wales or the Fundraising Regulator as appropriate.
How can I donate to Ipswich Symphony Orchestra?
Ipswich Symphony Orchestra's website listed in our register data is http://ipswichsymphonyorchestra.org. Verify it against the current register before donating. CharityCompare does not process donations or take a commission; the charity's payment provider may charge fees.
Can I claim Gift Aid on a donation to Ipswich Symphony Orchestra?
The register records Ipswich Symphony Orchestra as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid, so a UK taxpayer can usually add 25p to every £1 they give by making a Gift Aid declaration.
Are Ipswich Symphony Orchestra's trustees paid?
Ipswich Symphony Orchestra's annual return for the year ending 31 July 2025 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity.
What was Ipswich Symphony Orchestra previously called?
The register lists this previous name for Ipswich Symphony Orchestra: Ipswich Orchestral Society.
When was Ipswich Symphony Orchestra registered as a charity?
Ipswich Symphony Orchestra was entered on the register on 30 October 1978.